TM 55-2200-001-12Change 4NATOUNCLASSIFIEDAPPENDIX5TOANNEXDTOSTANAG2152(Edition 5)DISMOUNTABLE END-ON LOADING RAMPS TRANSFER AND TYCE:END-ONLOADINGRAMPTRANSFER1. It is a metallic, pliable, launching ramp transported by a flat car that in deployed on over the track to allow the loadingand unloading of wheeled or tacked vehicles.2. It consists of a 16 degrees sloped ramp and a horizontal plate resting on the rail tracks with lateral flaps to protectthem. The assembly is launched hydraulically or by hand sliding over the carrier surface until it is fixed down to thetrack.3. Vehicles negotiate the flaps at an angle of 45 degrees to the main axis of the platform, turn and get on the flat car.Once the vehicles are loaded the ramp is recovered.4. Only small adjustments are required in a normal flat car to prepare it for carrying the TRANSFER. This is keptpermanently fixed so transport by lorry is not considered. Launching is performed by a hydraulic operator and twohelpers in 10 minutes.5. Technical data:Maximum payload:60 MT.Ramp length:9,42 m.Width:3,12 m.Horizontal platform length:8,50 m.DISMOUNTABLE END LOADING RAMP TYCE MODELThe "TYCE" is composed of 447 pieces pertaining to the Engineers' Bailey bridge. It has three sections of 4.5 m.supported by three column and the far end on the track. The spans are formed by metal beams and timber planks withcorresponding blocking, fastening and connecting pieces.Usable width: 4.19 m.Max. payload: 63,5 MT.Weight: 11.96 MT.Vehicles required to transport: 2-3 lorries or 2 railcars.Mounting time: 6 hours by trained personnel.Personnel: 1 Officer, 1 NCO and 12 soldiers.D-5-12152.D5.1/268jgNATO UNCLASSIFIEDChange 4 Z-29